Kauai Service Area Board on Mental Health and Substance Abuse

The Kauai Service Area Board on Mental Health and Substance Abuse advises the Department of Health on behavioral health services for the Kauai service area, reviewing program performance, identifying unmet needs, and recommending priorities for ke olakino o ka noʻonoʻo and ka hoʻohana ʻino ʻana i nā lāʻau resources on the island. Hāʻawi ʻia community accountability for publicly funded behavioral health programs serving Kauai residents. The board coordinates with county agencies and community providers on service gaps.

Kauai residents affected by ke olakino o ka noʻonoʻo or ka hoʻohana ʻino ʻana i nā lāʻau issues, or those who care for someone who is, can participate through this board to advocate for better local services and resource allocation.